Russia
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Afghanistan
Russia Signals Strategic, Security-Focused Engagement with Taliban
DID Press: Kremlin emphasized that Russia’s decision to deepen ties with the Taliban is driven less by political alignment and more by the need to manage potential security threats in its southern neighborhood. Moscow is concerned about rising extremist activity,…
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Afghanistan
Astrakhan: New Gateway for Afghanistan Transit to Russia, Region
DID Press: Russia’s southern Astrakhan province is seeking to become a key transit hub for Afghanistan’s import and export goods. Ilya Volinsky, Deputy Governor and Head of the Government of Astrakhan province, said in a meeting with Gul Hassan Hassan,…
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Afghanistan
Russia Expands Ties with Taliban Despite Lack of Intl. Recognition
DID Press: Kremlin has announced that Russia is advancing and expanding its cooperation with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s government in Kabul remaining unrecognized internationally. Areas of focus include agriculture, livestock, and water resource management. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Indian…
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Government
NATO Weighs Pre-Emptive Strike Scenarios against Russia
DID Press: Head of NATO’s Military Committee revealed that alliance members are examining the possibility of pre-emptive action and “offensive responses” to Russian activities — a disclosure that comes as Vladimir Putin formally denies any plans for an attack on…
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Afghanistan
Exporting Herat-Made Gas Tankers Begins to Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
DID Press: A manufacturing company in western Herat province announced that domestically produced gas tankers are now being exported to three regional countries, as the high quality of the products boosting its demand both at home and abroad. Officials at…
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Government
Ukraine Backs US Peace Plan as Zelensky Prepares to Meet Trump
DID Press: After four years of war, Ukraine has agreed in principle to the core elements of a U.S.–proposed peace plan. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he is prepared to meet Donald Trump this week to…
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Government
Confidential US-Russia Plan to End Ukraine War Set for Unveiling
DID Press: US and Russian officials say the Trump administration is drafting a 28-point confidential plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The plan, developed with direct Russian involvement, is expected to be finalized ahead of the next meeting…
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Afghanistan
Russia Offers to Mediate Pakistan-Taliban Tensions
DID Press: Russia expressed concern over escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government and announced its readiness to mediate and help de-escalate the crisis. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a press briefing on Saturday…
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Afghanistan
Iran, Russia Urge Continued Taliban-Pakistan Dialogue
DID Press: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call emphasizing the need for continued diplomatic engagement between the Taliban and Pakistan. The two ministers expressed concern over recent border tensions and urged both…
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Government
NATO’s Nightmare: Russia’s Burevestnik Missile
DID Press: Russia’s Burevestnik missile, one of the most mysterious and advanced weapons projects in the country’s arsenal, has become a nightmare for NATO planners due to its theoretically unlimited range and ability to evade any existing defense system. Experts…
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